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The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“He has a history of making smart, contrarian bets.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The company is targeting a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion in what would be the largest IPO in history.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
In March, they traded for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, and then signed him to an extension that makes him the highest paid player at his position in NFL history.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“This was the reason we were sent here. Not to be the worst partner team in the history of forever, but because you and I are supposed to fix this.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Culture
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 2)
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Lessons 3–4
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